Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The banking industry has defended its changing mode of operation which sections of the public describe as less friendly, saying they have learnt from the effects of global shocks on the businesses and economies generally. In recent times, Bank of Uganda has compelled commercial banks …
Read More »KENYA: SC judges fire hard questions at Azimio lawyers
Nairobi, Kenya | THE STAR KENYA | Supreme Court judges on Wednesday bombarded the Azimio la Umoja legal team with tough questions on some of the issues they raised during their oral submissions in the presidential petition. The judges shot the questions to specific lawyers who made certain claims on the electoral …
Read More »Raila, Karua meet Mt Kenya leaders as petition continues
Nairobi, Kenya | THE STAR KENYA | Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga and running mate Martha Karua on Wednesday met Azimio leaders from the Mt Kenya region. The meeting came as the hearing of the presidential petition they filed at the Supreme Court to overturn William Ruto’s win got underway. “Martha …
Read More »TotalEnergies EP Uganda equips Project Affected Persons in Buliisa
Buliisa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | TotalEnergies EP Uganda has this week reiterated its commitment to supporting sustainable and inclusive economic growth through income generating activities by the Tilenga project community. The company has provided start-up kits to Project Affected Persons (PAPs) under Resettlement Action Plan 1 (RAP 1) to …
Read More »Haaland bangs hat-trick while Martinelli makes it five from five for Arsenal
✳ Manchester City 6 – 0 Nottm Forest ✳ Liverpool 2 – 1 Newcastle Utd ✳ West Ham Utd 1 – 1 Tottenham ✳ Arsenal 2 – 1 Aston Villa ✳ Bournemouth 0 – 0 Wolverhampton London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Erling Haaland scored his second successive Etihad Stadium hat-trick …
Read More »Carvalho seals dramatic Liverpool comeback win over Newcastle
London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Fabio Carvalho’s 98th-minute goal gave Liverpool a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Newcastle United in Wednesday night’s Premier League clash at Anfield. Alexander Isak’s clinical strike seven minutes before the interval handed the visitors a lead but the Reds moved back on terms courtesy of …
Read More »WHO says traditional medicine key to easing Africa’s disease burden
Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | African countries should harness traditional medicine that has proved effective in the management and cure of ailments afflicting the continent’s population, a World Health Organization (WHO) official said on Wednesday. WHO Regional Director for Africa Matshidiso Moeti underscored the critical role of herbal medicine in lessening …
Read More »Army prosecutors ready to start trial of soldier who slept with boss’ wife
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Military prosecutors are ready to proceed with the trial of Lance Corporal John Nuwagira, who is battling charges of conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline. Nuwagira is accused of having a sexual affair with the wife of his boss Lt. Robert Turyahabwe. Led by …
Read More »Uganda’s debt distress worries MPs
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has asked government to develop mechanisms that will ensure the country returns to a low risk of debt distress. During plenary on Tuesday, 30 August 2022, Parliament approved two reports of the Committee on National Economy on the State of Indebtedness, Grants and Guarantees …
Read More »Zombo performing artists sacco leaders fight over emyooga cash
Zombo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The leaders of Zombo district performing artists and Zombo district gospel music association are bickering over the alleged illegal withdrawal of emyooga cash. Zombo district performing artist association is accusing the District Commercial Officer Lamet Olum, of reportedly conniving with the gospel music association members …
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